2010 Safety Report - Police

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2010 Safety Report - Police
2010
Fire a nd Safe t y Update
and Universit y Drug/Alcohol Policy
publicsafety.colostate.edu
police.colostate.edu
Based on 2009 Statistics
www.colostate.edu
Table of Contents
Alcohol and Other Drugs............................................................................. 2
Drug and Alcohol Policy............................................................................ 3
Legal Sanctions for Substance Abuse......................................................... 4
Drugs and Their Effects.............................................................................. 5
Stop Alcohol Poisoning.............................................................................. 6
Club Drugs.................................................................................................. 8
Marijuana.................................................................................................. 10
Student Rights and Responsibilities........................................................ 12
Drug and Alcohol Counseling................................................................. 16
Main Campus Map................................................................................... 19
Security Policies and Programs................................................................. 20
CSU Police Qualifications and Authority................................................ 20
How to Report an Emergency or Crime.................................................. 21
Building Security...................................................................................... 23
Fire Safety and Poudre Fire Authority................................................. 24
Residence Halls Fires................................................................................ 24
Missing Student Policy and Official Notification Procedures................ 30
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures.................................. 31
Timely Warning and Immediate Notification......................................... 32
Information Security and Identity Theft................................................. 33
Bicycle and Traffic Safety.......................................................................... 34
Crime Prevention Programs.................................................................... 35
Honest Facts About Sexual Assault.......................................................... 36
Sexual Harassment................................................................................... 41
Domestic Violence.................................................................................... 42
Stalking...................................................................................................... 42
Victims’ Rights.......................................................................................... 44
What Do Crime Statistics Tell Us About a University? ............................ 45
Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Reports................................ 47
Police Crime Statistics.............................................................................. 48
In early spring of each school year, Colorado State University Police Department Records
Division begins compiling statistics from the prior year as required by the Clery Act (hereinafter
“the act”). A group of professionals from several departments across campus meet, as required by
the act, along with legal counsel to assure that the report presented meets the requirements of the
act. This process is designed to ensure that students, potential students, employees, and parents
have the most accurate information possible regarding crime and safety, and related policies, at
Colorado State.
Office of the President
102 Administration Building
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-0100
(970) 491-6211
FAX: (970) 491-0501
A safe and secure environment allows students, faculty, and staff to successfully live,
study, work, and relax whenever they are on Colorado State University’s campus. Because
the safety of the CSU community is paramount, the University in 2009 formed the Public
Safety Team, a collection of dedicated University employees who work to ensure all
aspects of campus safety are addressed.
University has instituted a number of reasonable security measures to help prevent
and address problems that occur and maintain a safe environment for the campus
community. Most visibly, the University maintains a well-trained and fully functioning
professional law-enforcement agency, the CSU Police Department. Members of the CSU
police force are here to serve the campus community and deserve your trust and respect.
Beyond the presence of officers and other security measures, your own common
sense, careful planning, and understanding of available resources are the best tools to help
you avoid becoming the victim of a crime, whether your are on CSU’s campus or in any
other community. This handbook provides information about campus security, crime
incidents, legal expectations, policies, and where to go if you need assistance. It is a great
way to begin to familiarize you with the rules and expectations of our campus, as well as
to learn how to get help in an emergency.
In particular, we encourage students and parents both to read and understand the
information provided about substance abuse, alcohol poisoning, and student obligations
to friends and peers. Abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious issue on college campuses,
and it is important you understand CSU’s expectations related to drug and alcohol abuse,
as well as our processes for working with students who violate campus regulations. We
encourage you to read this booklet, ask questions, and make your safety and security a
personal priority as well.
Providing a great environment for learning begins with awareness and
understanding. We’re glad to make this safety information available to you, and we invite
you to ask questions, investigate available resources, and make your own safety and
security a personal priority.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tony Frank
President
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Each year, Colorado State calls upon every student, faculty, and staff
member to work together to maintain and strengthen the vitality, security,
and health of this campus. To meet this challenge, you need to be wellinformed. This report is intended to do that and make you a member of
a safety-conscious community – a place where you will enjoy learning,
living, and working.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
This section of the 2010 Fire and Safety Update describes University
policies and programs concerning alcohol and other drugs. The following
page illustrates the legal sanctions of drug and alcohol-related offenses.
Although it is not a
comprehensive list, it
will give you a basic
understanding of the
serious legal penalties
that can arise from
unlawful possession,
distribution, and use of
illicit drugs and alcohol.
On page 5, we’ve
outlined the physical
effects and health risks
associated with the use
of illicit drugs and the
abuse of alcohol.
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Providing a positive environment in which students can
study and live securely and comfortably is a priority in
Colorado State’s residence halls. The halls support and
encourage social activities, but these are secondary to the
rights of students to live in an atmosphere that supports
academic success and personal well-being. Alcohol
and drug use negatively impact the hall environment.
Consequently, the following policies address the use of
drugs and alcohol in the halls.
• No fermented malt beverages, intoxicating liquors, and
illegal drugs are allowed in any of the residence halls.
• Colorado State students are expected to comply with
state law regarding the purchase, possession, and
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• The sponsor of a social event could be held liable in a
civil suit if state or local laws are violated (i.e., supplying
alcohol to underage persons or supplying alcohol to an
intoxicated person).
• A violation of the residence hall alcohol policy or state law
will result in disciplinary action.
• Alcohol violations within a residence hall room will result
in student conduct hearings for all involved.
• Arrest for underage possession and consumption of
alcohol may result in the issuance of a summons and
complaint followed by immediate release from police
custody. University Police will refer the student to Housing/
University discipline and may take formal police action.
• Residence hall students are expected to abide by federal,
state, and city laws and ordinances with respect to the use
of dangerous drugs and narcotics.
• Students who break these laws will receive no immunity
from arrest or prosecution because they live in the
residence halls.
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Legal Sanctions for Substance Abuse
Offense
Type of Offense
Jail Term/Penalties
Fine
Driver’s License
Alcohol consumption/
possession: illegal under 21
Class II Petty Offense
None
Up to 24 hrs. community service
Alcohol evaluation
$50 to $250
3-month suspension
Juvenile DUI:
Under 21 Blood alcohol level
(BAC) between .02 and .05
Zero Tolerance Law
Class A Traffic Infraction
2nd Offense = Class 2 Traffic
Misdemeanor
None
10-90 days
24 hrs. community service
$15 to $100
$10 to $300
suspension, alcohol
assessment, and
surcharges
Driving While Impaired
(DWAI) (BAC .05-.08)
Traffic Misdemeanor
2-180 days
24-48 hrs. community service
$100 to $500
required alcohol
education,
surcharges
Driving under the influence of
ethyl alcohol (BAC above .08)
Traffic Misdemeanor
5-365 days
48-96 hrs. community service
$300 to $1,000
license suspension
Open Alcohol Container
Class A Traffic Infraction
None
$50
None
Alcohol
Controlled Substances
Possession or Sale:
Schedule I and II, such as:
Cocaine, Opium, Heroin,
Morphine, Methadone, LSD,
Mescaline, Psilocybin, GHB
1st offense: Class 3 Felony
2nd offense: C-2 Felony
1st offense: 4-12 years
2nd offense: 8-24 years
48 hrs. community service
1st offense: $3,000 to
$750,000
2nd offense: $5,000 to
$1,000,000
suspension, drug
evaluation
Schedule III, such as: PCP,
Codeine, Diluadid
1st offense: Class 4 Felony
Repeat offender: C-3 Felony
2-6 years
4-12 years
48 hrs. community service
$2,000 to $500,000
$3,000 to $750,000
suspension, drug
evaluation
Schedule IV, such as: Chloral
Hydrate, Tranquilizers, some
barbiturates and stimulants
1st offense: Class 5 Felony
Repeat offender: C-4 Felony
1st offense: 1-3 years
Repeat Offender: 2-6 years
Repeat Offender: $2,000 to $500,000
1st offense: $1,000 to
$100,000
$2,000 to $500,000
suspension, drug
evaluation
48 hrs. service
Schedule V, such as Codeine
and other narcotics
1st offense: Class 1
Misdemeanor
Repeat Offender: Class 5 Felony
24 hrs. community service
1st offense: 6 -18 months
Repeat Offender: 1-3 years
1st offense: up to $5000
Repeat Offender: $1,000
to $100,000
suspension, drug
evaluation
Schedule I, II
Class 6 Felony
48 hrs. community service
1 year - 18 months
$1,000 to $100,000
suspension of minor
driver’s license, drug
evaluation required
Schedule III, IV, V
Class 1 Misdemeanor
24 hrs. community service
6 - 18 months
$500 to $5,000
suspension of minor
driver’s license, drug
evaluation required
Less than 1 oz.
Possession, Public Use
Class II Petty Offense
0-15 days 16 hrs. community service
$100
suspension
Possession more than 1 oz.
but less than 8 oz.
Class 1 Misdemeanor
Repeat offender: C-5 Felony
1st offense: 6-18 months
Repeat Offender: 1-4 years
24 hrs. community service
1st offense: up to $5,000
Repeat Offender: $1,000
to $100,000
suspension
Possession over 8 oz. or
Marijuana Concentrate
Class 5 Felony
Repeat Offender: C-4 Felony
48 hrs. community service
1-3 years
2 to 6 years
$1,000 to $100,000
$2,000 to $500,000
suspension
Growing/Producing Possess
with Intent to Dispense
Class 4 Felony
Repeat Offender: C-3 Felony
48 hrs. community service
2-6 years
4-12 years
$2,000 to $500,000
$3,000 to $750,000
suspension
Distribution of Marijuana
Class 4 Felony
Repeat Offender: C-3 Felony
48 hrs. community service
2-6 years
4-12 years
$2,000 to $500,000
$3,000 to $750,000
suspension
Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia
Class II Petty Offense
None
16 hr. community service, drug
evaluation
$100
suspension
Use:
Marijuana
Note: All controlled substance charges also include a drug offender surcharge in addition to the fines listed.
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Drugs and Their Effects
Drug Type
Name
Immediate effects
Most common complications/long-term effects
Risk of dependence
Stimulants (Uppers)
Amphetamines*
Benzedrine, Dexedrine,
Methedrine, diet pills
Euphoria, increased alertness,
excitation, decreased appetite,
insomnia, restlessness
Nervousness, paranoia, hallucinations, dizziness, tremors, decreased
mental ability, sexual impotence, insomnia, skin disorders,
malnutrition, delusions, psychosis, seizures, death
psychological – high
physical – high
Cocaine*
Cocaine powder, crack,
freebased coke
Brief euphoria, increased energy,
intense exhilaration
Tremors, nasal bleeding and inflammation, toxic psychosis,
seizures, damage to nasal septum and blood vessels, death from
overdose (heart or respiratory failure)
psychological – high
physical (esp. crack) – way
high
Nicotine
Cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
snuff, chewing tobacco
Relaxation, increased confidence,
increased metabolism
High blood pressure, emphysema, bronchitis, heart and lung
disease, cancer, death
psychological – high
physical – high
Depressants (Downers)
Alcohol*
Beer, wine, liquor, some
medications
Muscle relaxation, intoxication,
Dehydration, hangover, overdose or mixing with other depressants
depression, impaired motor control, can cause respiratory failure, obesity, impotence, psychosis, ulcers,
impaired memory and judgment malnutrition, liver and brain damage, delirium tremens, death
psychological – high
physical – moderate
Tranquilizers*
Valium, Librium, Equanil,
Miltown, Thorazine
Relief of tension and anxiety,
drowsiness
Hangover, menstrual irregularities, increases or decreases effect of
other drugs, especially dangerous with alcohol, destroys blood cells,
jaundice, coma, death
psychological – moderate
physical – moderate
Narcotics*
Heroine, morphine, opium,
codeine, methadone,
Demerol
Euphoria, drowsiness, painkiller
Respiratory and circulatory depression, dizziness, vomiting,
sweating, dry mouth, lowered libido, lethargy, constipation, weight
loss, temporary sterility and impotence, withdrawal sickness,
stupor, death
psychological – high
physical – high
Inhalants*
Amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate,
nitrous oxide, glue, and
paint
Lowered blood pressure, relaxation Nitrates, headaches, dizziness, accelerated heart rate, nausea, nasal
of sphincter muscles, feeling of
irritation, cough, lost erection, hallucination; liver, kidney, boneheightened sexual arousal
marrow, and brain damage; death
psychological – high
Psychedelics
(Hallucinogens)
Cannabis*
Marijuana, hashish, TCH
Relaxation, altered sense of hearing, Impaired driving ability, possible lung damage, reduced sperm
time, vision; euphoria, increased
count and sperm motility; damage from impure dose
heart rate and appetite; dilated
pupils, memory impairment
psychological – moderate
physical – unknown as yet
Sedatives
GHB, Rohypnol
Relaxation, mild euphoria,
headache, nausea, loss of
consciousness, coma
moderate
Entactogens
LSD, psilocybin, MDA,
peyote, DMT, STP,
ketamine
Hallucinations; altered sense of
Depression, paranoia, physical exhaustion after use, psychosis
time, space, and visual perception; (“freaking out”)
nausea, disorientation
psychological – low
MDMA (Ecstasy), MDA
Empathy, jitteriness, teeth clenching,Anxiety, depression, may cause brain damage in some people,
increases level of serotonin, nausea, memory problems, risk of dependence
muscle cramping
moderate
*Impairs driving ability
Can be extremely dangerous when used in high doses, residual
anxiety, may cause brain damage in some people. May be more
susceptible to depression and anxiety disorders or memory
problems.
Psychoactive drugs are most frequently used for social or recreational purposes. Many psychoactive drugs produce tolerance and
dependence (psychological, physical, or both). The more frequently a person uses a drug and/or the larger the dose, the greater his
or her tolerance to the drug.
A person who is physically dependent on a drug needs it to function “normally.” Discontinued use of the drug results in withdrawal
symptoms that can be painful and even life-threatening. Taking the drug again temporarily relieves these symptoms.
A psychologically dependent person feels he or she cannot function “normally” without the drug. There can be severe mental and
emotional distress that prompts the person to continue using the drug.
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Stop Alcohol Poisoning
Symptoms of alcohol poisoning
1. Person is unconscious or semi-conscious and cannot be awakened.
2. Cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin.
3. Check to see if breathing is slow, less than eight times per minute, or
irregular, with ten seconds or more between breaths.
4. Vomiting while “sleeping” or passed out, and not waking up after
vomiting.
If a person has any of these symptoms, he or she is suffering from
acute alcohol intoxication.
1. Get help. Call 911, a
staff member, or an
ambulance.
2. Do not leave the person
alone. Turn the victim
on his/her side to
prevent choking in case
of vomiting.
3. Always be “better safe
than sorry” if you are
not sure what to do.
How can your friend be
angry about you caring
for him or her?
A Matter of Friendship
“When everything
is said and done, it
all comes down to
friendship. You have a
friend who is in a state
where he or she cannot
take care of or make decisions for himself or herself. So, who is going
to do it for them? You may not want to act because you are afraid
that when your friend wakes up he or she will be mad at you. But you
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know what? Your friend will wake up. And how mad can someone be
because you did something out of caring and friendship? The next day
you can ask if your friend is OK. The next day, you can express your
concern with your friend’s drinking. The next day you can even be
angry with your friend for putting you in this scary situation. But for
now, act! Get help! Call someone! And make sure you and your friend
have another day together. It might be the greatest thing you could
ever do in the name of friendship.”
– Taken from Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network,
Training Manual on Alcohol Poisoning, 2009.
Remember ... in emergencies
dial 911.
police.colostate.edu
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Club Drugs
Club drugs continue to grow in popularity with teens and college-aged
students nationwide. While many users may experience sensational highs
accompanied by numbness and other body stimulating effects, they fail to
recognize these substances as real drugs; however, these drugs are very real
and so are the dangers. According to research from the National Institute
on Drug Abuse, club drugs “can have long-lasting negative effects on the
brain that can alter memory function and motor skills.”
Ecstasy (MDMA): Ecstasy is an entactogen that is also called X, E,
Clarity, and XTC. Ecstasy may result in decreased appetite, hallucinations,
increased heart rate and blood pressure, muscle seizures, anxiety, and
sweating. It also causes the body to overheat. This in turn leads to
dehydration and hyperthermia, forcing users to take frequent breaks and
drink water. MDMA can have serious long-term effects, causing damage
to parts of the brain that are critical to thought and memory, as well as
clinical depression.
Ketamine: Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic, sold legally to
veterinarians for anesthesia. Ketamine is commonly referred to as K,
Special K, or Vitamin K. It is usually ingested in liquid or powder form.
Ketamine is an extremely unpredictable, volatile drug that stimulates
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heart rate, blood pressure,
and breathing to dangerously
high levels. Panic, rage,
paranoia, numbness, loss of
coordination, and difficult
breathing are all additional
symptoms of Ketamine.
GHB: GHB is a
euphoriant depressant
also known as Liquid G,
Liquid X, and GHB. It is a
very powerful, fast-acting
central nervous system
drug. Symptoms include
dizziness, nausea, slowed
heart rate and breathing, and
deep sleep. These symptoms
become extremely dangerous
when GHB and alcohol are
combined. GHB is frequently
used and implicated in date
rape cases. See page 36 for
sexual assault information.
45%
33%
45.2%
39%
28%
6%
of people believe
in ghosts.
of women lie
about their weight
of people pee in
the shower.
of people peek in our
host’s bathroom cabinet
of people have
skinny-dipped
of men propose
over the phone
of CSU students who drink
do so responsibly
Rohypnol: Rohypnol is
A recent study conducted by the National Collegiate
Health Assessment indicated that 97.2% of CSU
a tranquilizer and sedative
students are drinking responsibly. For more information
about the study go to www.alchoholprev.colostate.edu
drug. It is a colorless, odorless,
and tasteless drug that has
been associated with date rape and sexual assault incidents nationwide. Its
almost undetectable properties make it easy to slip into the beverage of an
unsuspecting victim. Rohypnol affects the brain’s memory processing and
causes “retrograde amnesia,” which is similar to a blackout. Users will be
unable to remember events that occurred while under the drug’s influence.
See the section on sexual assault (beginning on page 34) in order to protect
yourself from Rohypnol and GHB drink spiking.
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Marijuana
A person should consider the four Ms before deciding to use
marijuana.
M1 – Memory: Studies show that marijuana disrupts short-term
memory or the process in which recent events and information are
encoded in memory.
M2 – Motivation: Observational studies directly link marijuana use
to lapses in motivation. As a result, marijuana is referred to as a “spectator
drug,” turning a person into a passive spectator in his/her own life.
M3 – Money: The cost of maintaining any dependency affects not only
personality, goals, and health, but finances as well. When making budget
priorities, consider the real cost of marijuana use and where the
money could be better spent.
M4 – Mental: Many people are aware that marijuana is psychologically
(or mentally) addictive and not necessarily physically addictive. So,
they think physical addiction is not something to worry about. The
psychological aspects of marijuana addiction can take years to overcome,
whereas the physical aspects take merely a few days, or maybe weeks. The
THC content of most marijuana in the United States ranges from 5 to 12
percent. Hashish is around 25 percent.
Violations and/or convictions of University policies and the laws
listed on pages 3-4 will result in University discipline. The University must
take such action within 30 days after receipt of any notice with regard
to an employee who has been convicted of a listed offense. Sanctions for
employees may include mandatory participation in a drug abuse assistance
or rehabilitation program or disciplinary action such as a reprimand,
suspension, salary reduction, demotion, or termination of employment.
Sanctions for students may include a warning, probation, suspension,
ineligibility for financial assistance, athletic ineligibility, expulsion from
University housing, or dismissal or expulsion from the University itself.
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On University premises or at any University-sponsored activities,
the following acts are prohibited:
1. Manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or
use of any illegal drug or controlled substance without legal
authorization such as a prescription.
2. Providing alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of
age or possession of alcoholic beverages by individuals under 21
years of age.
3. Illegal possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage,
public intoxication, driving while intoxicated, or drinking
alcoholic beverages in an unlicensed public place.
4. No alcohol is allowed in residence halls.
Employee compliance with the above policy is required as a condition of
employment. Any employee convicted of violating a criminal drug statute
must so notify their employer within five (5) days of the conviction. The
University, in turn, is obliged by law to report certain convictions to the
federal government.
For further information about alcohol and drugs educational
programs and individual assistance, call CSU Health Network at 491-7121
or visit our website, www.health.colostate.edu, under substance use.
Try these useful websites for additional information about drugs
and alcohol:
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
www.drugabuse.gov
www.erowid.com
www.nida.nih.gov
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Student Rights
and Responsibilities
Division of Student Affairs, www.studentaffairs.colostate.edu
Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services, (970) 491-7165
Colorado State University expects students to maintain standards
of personal integrity that are in harmony with the educational goals of
the institution; to observe national, state, and local laws and University
regulations; and to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other
people. In order to protect the academic community and learning
environment, all members of the campus community are expected to
abide by the standards of academic honesty, personal integrity, respect for
diversity, and pursuit of lifestyles free of alcohol and drug abuse. Students
are not only members of the academic community; they are, additionally,
members of the larger society and thus retain the rights, protection,
guarantees, and responsibilities that are held by all citizens. A student is
not immune from prosecution by local, state, or federal law enforcement
agencies whether or not the University initiates disciplinary proceedings in
a given situation.
The Colorado State University Student Conduct Code shall apply
to conduct that occurs on University premises, University-sponsored
programs or activities, and to off-campus conduct that adversely affects
the University community, poses a threat to safety of person or property,
or damages the institution’s reputation or relationship with the greater
community. In addition, Colorado State University, in collaboration
with the Fort Collins community, may respond to student violations of
community-based laws and ordinances designed to protect civility and
quality of life.
The Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services reflects the
vision of providing a comprehensive array of approaches to act on the
institutional values of interpersonal civility and honoring of community
standards. Service options include:
• Conflict resolution services, including consultation, coaching, and
mediation
• Training/outreach related to conflict management, academic integrity,
civility
• Emergency consultation team
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•
•
•
Advising of student peer conduct boards
Criminal pre-admission hearings
Student conduct hearings
Restorative Justice Program for repairing harm and restoring
relationships
• Outcomes/education, including the Drugs, Alcohol, and You (DAY)
programs, Party Partners, and skill-building workshops
• Appeals process
Residential Contracts
Students residing in University residence halls or apartments
contractually agree to maintain behavior in keeping with federal, state, and
local laws; University standards of conduct; and community expectations
as outlined in the residential contract and handbook.
Residential staff will hear cases involving violations of the contract.
Specific sanctions or restrictions may be imposed as a part of residential
disciplinary action including drug and alcohol education; educational
programs or activities; monetary restitution; reassignment to another
residence hall room or building; and termination of the residential
contract or lease. Significant incidents or a pattern of problems will result
in referral to University Discipline.
Disciplinary Records
Student disciplinary records are maintained by the Conflict
Resolution and Student Conduct Services Office in keeping with the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1973), the Higher Education
Amendments (1998), and the Student Conduct Code.
Disciplinary Statistics
Please see pages 47-48 for recent statistics related to University
Disciplinary Actions.
The complete text of the Student Conduct Code is available in the
Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services Office, Vice President
for Student Affairs Office, the Housing Office, the information desk at the
Lory Student Center, or on the Colorado State University website
(www.conflictresolution.colostate.edu/policies.aspx).
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Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Community
“I had a party yesterday. Today I have a summons for court???”
In 2002, the state of Colorado passed a law related to riots and
being present where any riot was occurring. This law, along with local
ordinances, relates to nuisance social gatherings. Violating this law can
have a significant impact on students who are involved in such events and
get arrested. Any student who is convicted of engaging in or inciting a riot
is prohibited from attending any state-supported college for a period of
one year. Further, it is a misdemeanor for any person to fail to obey orders
of police officers to disperse or move-along under riot conditions, even
if they are only in the area watching. The main points of the new law are
included in ‘bullets’ below. The message: “DON’T MAKE YOURSELF A
TARGET – OBEY THE LAW!”
Noise Limits
• Noise that can be heard beyond property lines may be considered
too loud.
• Police have the discretion to determine whether or not noise from a
property is unreasonable.
• Police discretion is based upon and not limited to:
– noise level while observing the situation
– time of day or night
• If the noise is determined unreasonable, a ticket may be issued.
• Noise violators can be subject to fines of up to $1,000 per person for
the first offense.
Nuisance Gathering Ordinance
• The Ordinance addresses social gathering impacts on neighboring
private or public properties.
• A social gathering is considered 5 or more people.
• Impacts may include and not limited to: trash and litter, public
urination, and vandalism.
• It is a misdemeanor criminal offense to the gathering host(s), as the
responsible party.
• The people actually littering or vandalizing may not be held
responsible.
• The abatement cost may be charged to the gathering host(s), as the
responsible party.
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Public Nuisance Ordinance
• The Public Nuisance Ordinance remedies chronic problem properties.
• The Public Nuisance Ordinance takes affect on a property when the
following occurs:
– 2 tickets are issued for the same code violation within 6 months or
– 3 or more separate code violation tickets are issued within 12
months or
– 5 or more separate code violation tickets are issued within 24
months.
Riot Law – A Colorado State Law
• A public disturbance involving 3 or more people whose conduct:
– Creates a danger of damage or injury to people or property
– Substantially obstructs performance of any government function
• Anyone convicted of engaging in a riot cannot attend a public
Colorado higher education institution for at least one year.
• Specific possible riot conviction definitions and fines include:
– Inciting a riot – urging 5 or more people to engage in a riot.
– Fines begin at $5,000 or 18 months jail up to 3 years or $100,000 for
injury or damage.
– Engaging in a riot – no person shall engage in a riot.
– Fines begin at $1,000 or 12 months jail up to 6 years or $500,000 for
injury or damage.
– Arming Rioter – no person shall supply a deadly weapon or
destructive device for use in a riot.
– No person shall teach another to prepare or use a deadly weapon or
destructive device in a riot.
– Fine is $500,000 or 6 years in jail.
Please call the Fort Collins Police (221-6540) or Colorado State
University Police Department (491-6425) if you have questions about
the responsibilities of planning a party. Better yet, go to the Fort Collins
Neighborhood Resources website, www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices,
and look up “Party Paks” and common violations on the right side of the
page.
You can also access these resources from the CSU Police Department
Web page: www.police.colostate.edu
“It’s a matter of identity.”
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Often, young people are tempted to “borrow” an ID card or make/
obtain one of their own to show underage persons to be of legal
drinking age. The result can be arrest warrants issued in the name of the
wrong person for a violation they didn’t commit or even know about,
misdemeanor or even felony charges against a person using an identity that
isn’t theirs, and sanctions through the University.
It is NEVER worth the risk to have or use a fake ID. It’s a matter of
identity – YOUR IDENTITY. Colorado is considering legislation that will
also require suspension of your driver’s license if you buy for minors or
loan your ID to a minor.
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for alcoholic receiving and screening centers, medical detoxification,
intensive treatment, halfway house care, outpatient rehabilitative therapy,
orientation, education, and in-service training [C.R.S. § 25-1-301(2)]. The
Colorado Department of Health’s Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse has
established a comprehensive and coordinated program for the treatment
of alcoholics and intoxicated persons [C.R.S. § 25-1-305(1)]. Insofar as
funds are available to the Division, the program of the Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Division includes: emergency treatment; inpatient treatment;
intermediate treatment; outpatient and follow-up treatment; and adequate
and appropriate treatment
for alcoholics and intoxicated
CSU Health Network supports the
persons who voluntarily apply
personal and academic success of
for treatment and those who are
involuntarily committed by the
Colorado State students and helps
court [C.R.S. § 25-1-305(2-3)].
to create a healthy environment
necessary for learning. Programs
Voluntary treatment of
of counseling, treatment, outreach,
alcoholics [C.R.S. § 25-1-308].
An alcoholic, including a
prevention, assessment, and referral
minor, may apply for voluntary
are offered throughout the year.
treatment directly to an
Please call 491-0262 for more
approved treatment facility.
information or visit www.health.
Voluntary treatment for
colostate.edu
intoxicated persons and persons
incapacitated by alcohol [C.R.S.
§ 25-1-309]. An intoxicated person or person intoxicated or incapacitated
by alcohol, including a minor, may voluntarily admit himself/herself to an
approved treatment facility for emergency treatment.
Emergency commitment [C.R.S. § 25-1-310]. When any person is
intoxicated or incapacitated by alcohol and clearly presents danger to the
health and safety of himself/herself or others, he or she will be taken into
protective custody by law-enforcement authorities or an emergency service
patrol, acting with probable cause, and will be placed in an approved
treatment facility.
Involuntary commitment of alcoholics [C.R.S. § 25-1-311]. A person
may be committed to the custody of the Division of Alcohol and Drug
Abuse by the court upon the petition of his or her spouse or guardian, a
relative, a physician, the administrator in charge of any approved treatment
facility, or any other responsible person.
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Driving under the influence. Driving while impaired. Driving with
excessive alcoholic content [C.R.S. § 42-4-1301]. The Colorado Division
of Alcohol and Drug Abuse has established an alcohol- and drug-related
driving safety fund [C.R.S. § 42-4-1301.3]. All persons convicted of a
driving offense involving alcohol or drugs will result in license revocation
for one year, orders by the court to complete an “alcohol- and drug-related
driving safety education or treatment” program, and require community
service as part of any conviction. A mandatory alcohol and drug evaluation
will also take place upon conviction.
Level I programs are short-term, didactic education programs. Level
II programs are therapeutically oriented education, long-term outpatient,
and comprehensive inpatient programs. Any defendant sentenced to level
I or level II programs must meet all financial obligations of such programs
[C.R.S. § 42-4-1301.3(2)(c)(iv)]. A “zero tolerance” law – which states
that anyone under 21 years of age who is caught driving with a blood
alcohol (or breath alcohol) content of .02 or higher is to be charged with
driving under the influence – has been in effect for several years [C.R.S. §
42-4-1301(2)(a.5)].
Occasionally, transports result in the need for sanitary cleanup of
bodily fluids from police vehicles. These charges are passed on to the
person who was transported. The costs range from $50-$200 depending on
provider’s “time of day” criteria and the extent of cleanup required.
Under Colorado Law, a person determined by the court to need
treatment or to be dependent on a controlled substance may be ordered
to undergo treatment for up to four years and may suspend sentencing
or further court procedures until such treatment is completed. Failure
to comply with, or complete, such treatment may result in sentencing or
further court procedures as provided by law.
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Main Campus Legend
Academic Village.......... D-7
Administration...............L-4
Alder Hall (CO-OP)........ N-3
Allison Hall.................... H-1
Alumni Center............... N-9
Ammons Hall
(AMMNS).................. K-1
Anatomy/Zoology
(ANAZO E, W).............J-9
Animal Sciences
(ANSCI)..................... K-6
Aspen Hall.................... D-7
Aylesworth Hall
(AYLES C).................. G-7
Howes Street
Business Center
Safe Walk Program 491-1155
Washington
Avenue
G
H
Loomis
Avenue
Grant
Avenue
I
Whitcomb
Street
Howes Street
Meldrum Street
F
J
Ammons
Hall
5
Heating
Plant
Arthur
Ditch
Lory
Student
Center
Glover
Note: Two phones
are located in the
pool area of the
Student Recreation
Center.
Johnson
Hall
Admin.
NRRL
Forestry
Natural
Resources
Student
6
E
W
Clark
A
Hartshorn
Health Center
C
Military
Science
National Center
for Genetic
Resources
Preservation
Monfort
Quadrangle
B
Thermal
Plant
Edwards
Hall
C
8
Newsom
Hall
Academic
Village
D
Braiden Drive
Shields Street
B
Braiden
Hall
Aylesworth
Hall
Aspen
Hall
Clark
Edison Drive
Facilities
Service Center
Weed
Research
Lab
A
A
Pitkin Street
Insectary
Pitkin Street
N
Emergency phones, exterior residence hall phones, and pay phones
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) locations
Current and proposed walkways/lighted paths
Lake Street
Yates Hall
ZW
Alumni
Center
Microwave
Tower
ZE
Anatomy/
Zoology
Painter
Center
Physiology
Pathology
Environmental
Health
College
Avenue
Underpass
Chiller
Plant #2
East Drive
Gifford
Molecular and
Radiological
Biosciences
Meridian Avenue
B
Vehicle Thoroughfares
B
Microbiology
Chemistry
C
9
Pay-by-Space Parking
Motor Pool
University
Square
Visual
Arts
Holley Plant Environmental
Research Center
Jack
Christiansen
Memorial
Track
Observatory
Stock Judging
Pavilion
Summit Hall
Garfield
Street
Edwards
Street
General
Services
Greenhouse
Behavioral
Sciences
Pitkin Street
Pitkin Street
Meter
Parking
"A" Street
Education
Springfield
Drive
10
Animal Sciences
C
Eddy Hall
A
Military
Annex
Shepardson
Plant Science
South Drive
Ingersoll
Hall
Note: Phone is
located in the pool
area of the CollegeElizabeth
Avenue Gym. Street
University Avenue
Morgan Library
Westward
Drive
Field House
Field
House
Vocational
Education
Services
University Avenue
University
Avenue
7
Centennial
Hall
Chiller
Plant
Locust
Street
College
Avenue
Gym
Gym
Mason Street
Elizabeth
Street
Construction
Zone
Alder Hall
Gibbons
East Drive
Note: Phones in the
Athletics complex
are located in the
women’s locker
room and the pool
area of the
intramural gym.
E
Isotope Drive
Student
Recreation
Center
Meridian Avenue
4
Lagoon
D
C
B
Engineering
Wagar
C
A
Remington Street
A
Vietnam
Memorial
Bridge
College Avenue
Student
Recreation
Center
Construction
Zone
Plum
Street
Occupational
Therapy
Weber
Fire Lane – No Parking
Intramural
Gym
Academic
Training
Center
Oval
Drive
Weather
Station
B
Sage Hall
O.T.
Annex
TILT
Computer
Science
Moby
Arena
Routt
Hall
Spruce
Hall
Old Main Drive
T ER
OR NT
SF CE
A N IT
TR NS
A
TR
McGraw
Athletic
Center
Potting
Shed
Allison
Hall
Plum Street/North Drive
3
Guggenheim
Hall
Laurel
Hall
Green
Hall
Pay-bySpace
Parking
Indoor
Practice
Facility
Danforth
Chapel
Industrial
Sciences Labs
Rockwell Hall
Mason Street
Parmelee
Hall
Corbett
Hall
Lory
Apartments
South
Preconstruction
Center
Rockwell
West
2
Plum
Street
N
Mason
Street
Statistics
Meridian Avenue/Loomis Street
Shields Street
Westfall
Hall
Durrell
Center
M
Howes
Street
Laurel Street
Lory
Apartments
North
Durward
Hall
L
Meldrum
Street
Sherwood
Street
Laurel Street
Palmer Center
1
University Services
Center (Bromley Hall)
K
East Drive
Armstrong
Avenue
Monte Vista
Avenue
E
Molecular and Radiological
Biosciences
(MRBSC)................. I-10
Morgan Library
(LIBRY)....................... I-6
Motor Pool.................. M-8
National Center for
Genetic Resources
Preservation............. M-6
Natural and Environmental
Sciences (NESB)........L-6
Natural Resources
(NATRS).....................J-5
Natural Resources
Research Lab
(NRRL)...................... K-4
Newsom Hall................. E-7
Observatory...................L-7
Occupational Therapy
(OCCTH)................... M-2
Occupational Therapy
Annex....................... M-2
Painter Center................L-9
Palmer Center
(PACTR)..................... B-1
Parmelee Hall................F-1
Pathology (PATH).........L-10
Physiology (PHYSL).....J-10
Plant Science
(PLSCI C, E, W)......... K-6
Preconstruction
Center....................... M-1
Rockwell Hall................. I-1
Routt Hall...................... N-1
Sage Hall...................... N-1
Shepardson (SHEP).......L-5
Spruce Hall................... N-1
Statistics (STAT)........... K-3
Stock Judging Pavilion
(STKPV)..................... K-8
Student Recreation
Center........................ E-4
Student Services.......... M-5
Summit Hall.................. B-9
TILT............................... K-2
University Services Center
(USC)...................... Inset
University Square......... N-9
Visitors Center................1A
Visual Arts (ART A-N)... H-8
Vocational Education
(VOCED).................... N-5
Wagar (WAGAR)........... K-4
Weber (WEBER)............ K-2
Weed Research Lab
(PVWDR)....................L-8
Westfall Hall................. A-2
Yates Hall.......................J-9
Peterson Street
D
West Drive
Del Norte
Place
C
Natural and
Environmental
Sciences
B
A
Myrtle Street
Behavioral Sciences......J-7
Braiden Hall.................. H-7
Centennial Hall............ M-4
Central Receiving....... M-10
Chemistry
(CHEM A, B, C)........... I-9
Clark (CLARK A, B, C)....J-6
Computer Science
(COMSC)....................J-5
Conference Services..... A-1
Corbett Hall................... E-1
Danforth Chapel.............L-1
Durrell Center............... B-2
Durward Hall................. B-1
Eddy Hall (EDDY)........... I-7
Education (EDUC).......... I-8
Edwards Hall................. B-7
Engineering (ENGRG
A, B, C, D, E)...............J-3
Environmental Health.. K-10
Facilities Services
Center....................... M-7
Field House................... N-4
Forestry (FRSTY).......... K-4
General Services......... M-7
Gibbons (GIBNS).......... M-3
Gifford (GIFRD)........... H-10
Glover (GLOVR)..............J-4
Green Hall..................... G-1
Greenhouse (HRTGH).....L-7
Guggenheim Hall
(GUGHM)....................L-1
Gym College Ave........... N-4
Hartshorn Health
Center........................ G-6
Heating Plant............... M-3
Holley Plant Environmental
Research Center...... E-10
Industrial Sciences
Labs......................... M-1
Ingersoll Hall................ A-7
Insectary........................L-8
Intramural Gym............. C-3
Johnson Hall (JN)........ M-4
Laurel Hall................... M-1
Lory Apartments
North......................... C-1
Lory Apartments
South......................... C-2
Lory Student Center
(STCTR)...................... I-4
Microbiology
(MICRO A, B)..............J-8
Military Annex
(MILAX).................... M-5
Military Science
(MILSC).................... M-5
Moby Arena (MB/SS).... B-3
Edna
Rizley Griffin
Concert Hall
University
Center
for the
Arts
Annex
Annual
Trial
Gardens
Gazebo
Central
Receiving
Lake Street
Lake Street
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Security Policies
and Programs
CSU Department of Public Safety, publicsafety.colostate.edu
CSU Police Department, (970) 491-6425, police.colostate.edu
CSU Police officers work closely with the various student advocacy and
department offices on campus to maintain a “sense of community.” They
work hard to identify safety and security needs and concerns of all our
students and staff. This section of the handbook describes the CSU Police
and programs related to security issues. You will find the answers to such
questions as: How do you report an emergency? What should I do to keep
my residence hall safe? How do I practice bicycle safety? What should I do
if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
CSU Police Qualifications
and Authority
CSU Police officers are armed and have full law enforcement authority
on all property owned or controlled by Colorado State. Officers possess
peace-officer commissions from the State of Colorado, Larimer County,
and the City of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Police Department
operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Colorado State University police officers complete at least 860 hours of
training in a state-certified police academy and field-training program in
preparation for their jobs.
Colorado State University Police officers routinely patrol on foot all
buildings on campus, and have street officers patrolling campus by bicycle,
motorcycle, and other motor vehicles. In addition, the department has an
Investigations Division with plain clothes detectives, as well as a K-9 unit.
Campus Safety Officers, student employees in “soft uniforms,” round out
security and safety services by adding foot patrol and event management
capabilities. These employees receive more than 50 hours of training
relevant to their duties, with additional training as they take on specialized
duties. Campus Safety Officers are trained civilian employees who provide
additional presence on campus and provide the “Safe Walk Program.”
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The CSU Police maintain
a close working relationship
with the Fort Collins Police
Services, Poudre Fire Authority,
the Larimer County Sheriff ’s
Office, the Office of the District
Attorney, and other state and
federal law-enforcement agencies
and investigation bureaus.
CSU Police hold mutual aid
agreements with the county and
city to deal with contingencies
such as natural disasters, civil
disturbances, major crimes, and
pursuits of serious offenders who
travel across jurisdictional lines.
How to Report
an Emergency or Crime
The CSU Police Department (CSUPD) is located in Green Hall.
CSUPD operates 24 hours a day. Call 911 for emergencies and 491-6425
for non-emergencies.
CSU Police serves as one of the five PSAP (Public Safety Answering
Point) in Larimer County handling emergency and non-emergency
calls, monitoring the campus-wide alarm systems, and tracking all police
incidents on a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Each dispatcher completes a 400-hour, in-house training program
and has special training in Emergency Medical Dispatching. This includes
ongoing evaluation of medical emergency calls handled by dispatchers
under the supervision of a medical doctor.
Promptly call 911 from any phone, and our enhanced ANI/ALI
system will allow our dispatcher to see where you are calling from. Keep
in mind, though, that the dispatcher will need to know the address of the
emergency, not necessarily where the call is coming from. 911 calls made
from wireless phones will be routed to Fort Collins Police Services. 911
calls are “enhanced,” meaning that the location and phone number from
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which the call comes to our Communications Center are displayed as the
dispatcher answers the call.
Colorado State University is equipped with more than 50 emergency
blue light phones located throughout the campus. The emergency phones
ring directly into the CSU Police Department Dispatch Center when the
headset is lifted or simply by pushing a button. Please refer to the map on
page 24 for exact locations.
CSU Police give priority to reports of incidents that threaten the life or
safety of people, the security of property, or the peace of the community.
They handle all reports of crimes and emergencies. Prompt reporting
greatly improves campus security and safety.
In the First Two Minutes . . .
A study of police response times and crime clearance rates showed
that if police are able to arrive on the scene of a crime-in-progress within
two minutes of a citizen report, there is a good chance a perpetrator can be
apprehended. The odds quickly decrease as each minute passes.
To report an emergency or a crime in-progress dial 9-1-1. If you are
the victim of a crime that occurred on campus you can call and file a
report with an officer at 491-6425, or you can file a crime report online
at: police.colostate.edu under
“Quick Links – Reporting a Crime.”
See back cover of this booklet for
additional resources.
Your police department needs
you to report crimes and suspect
activity. Don’t let reporting a crime
you’ve witnessed be an afterthought! Immediately go to a safe
location and phone. Stay on the
line and, as accurately as possible,
tell the dispatcher everything you
can remember about the suspect,
the suspect’s clothing, vehicle, and
direction of travel.
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Report a Crime Anonymously
To remain anonymous and report a crime to the CSU Police
Department, go to the CSU Police Department website at http://police.
colostate.edu and click on Reporting a Crime or go directly to http://police.
colostate.edu/forms/ReportCrimeFormAnonymous.aspx.
The information you submit will be securely sent to the CSU Police
Department without your identity being revealed. If the crime you are
reporting is an emergency, please call 911.
What Happens When . . .
You report a medical emergency?
CSU Police dispatchers are trained in emergency medical dispatching.
If you are in a position to give first aid to someone or to relay information
to another rescuer, the dispatcher is prepared to tell you what to do.
Emergency medical personnel and police officers are dispatched to evaluate
the patient’s status.
You report a fire?
CSU Police will immediately notify fire and/or emergency medical
personnel, then help with evacuation and manage traffic so that fire trucks
and ambulances can access the scene. All campus fires should be reported
to CSUPD immediately. Call 911 for emergencies and 491-6425 for nonemergencies.
Building Security
At Colorado State, you can feel safe and comfortable in your
surroundings, knowing that certain security procedures are in place that
are sound and are constantly re-evaluated for their effectiveness.
Most campus buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the
campus community, guests, and visitors during normal business hours
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Certain facilities also may be
open for designated hours on Saturdays.
Exterior doors on campus buildings are locked and secured each
evening by personnel from Facilities Services. Buildings may be secured
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at different times based on factors such as night classes, special events, or
computer lab times.
We ask that you take the step of staying aware and avoid circumventing
policies or rules that are meant to preserve your own safety and that of
others.
• Do not prop doors open or allow strangers into campus buildings
that have been secured. “Tailgating” is prohibited!
• Do not lend keys or leave them unattended in your work or
living space.
• Do not give codes to anyone you don’t know.
Fire Safety and Poudre Fire
Authority
Housing and Food Services works very closely with Poudre Fire
Authority as well as CSU Police and our Environmental Health Services
(EHS) to ensure a safe environment for residence hall and apartment life
students and their families.
In addition, PFA works with CSU in the areas of: public education to
students and families living in CSU housing; assistance with scheduled
fire drills at all residence halls each semester; cooperative participation
between CSU Police and PFA arson investigators in fire situations; and fire
code consultation (for building remodels and new construction) through
EHS and Facilities Planning. The PFA Fire Marshal is an active member
to the Housing and Food Service Fire and Life Safety Core Group and the
University Safety Committee.
Residence Halls Fires
Colorado State University has policies on the use of portable electrical
appliances, smoking and open flames. For example, smoking, candles and
open flames are not allowed in residence halls and only safe, low wattage
electrical appliances without open coils may be used. For more detailed
information on these policies, please see the Residence Hall Handbook or
call Residence Life at (970) 491-4719.
Additionally, Colorado State University residence halls are equipped
with smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, fire sprinkler flow switches,
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and notification devices. Additional features include the networking of all
the fire alarm panels to CSUPD that display a detailed graphic map which
will pinpoint the exact location of the device in alarm or trouble in the
building. PFA (Poudre Fire Authority) also has access to on screen pinpoint
monitoring. Fire extinguishers and suppression systems are regularly
tested. Fire evacuation drills are performed each semester in the residence
halls, and residence hall staff receives annual fire safety training.
For more information regarding fire safety, education or training,
please contact Ken Quintana, University Coordinator for Emergency
Planning and Response, at (970) 491-4749.
2009 Residence Halls Fire Statistics/Fire Safety Systems
Residence Hall
Fires
Injuries
Fire
Drills
Fire
Fire
Smoke
Alarm Sprinkler Detection
Fire
Evacuation
Extinguishers Maps
Allison Hall
2
0
4
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
Yes
Aspen Hall
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
No
Braiden Hall
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Corbett Hall
1
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Durward Hall
1
0
4
Yes
Full
Partial
Throughout
Yes
Edwards Hall
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Engineering
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Honors
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Ingersoll Hall
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
International House
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
No
Lory Apartments
North
0
0
2
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
No
Lory Apartments
South
0
0
2
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
No
Newsom Hall
0
0
4
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
Yes
Parmelee Hall
1
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Summit Hall
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Westfall Hall
1
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Partial is defined as having the systems in the individual rooms only.
Full is defined as having the systems in both the common areas and the individual rooms.
Property Damage from Fires
Allison Hall – 4 posters hanging on doors (total value - $3.25), intentional
Corbett Hall – Trash fire in trash container (no value), undetermined
Durward Hall – Electronic keypad (value - $100.00), intentional
Parmelee Hall – 2 posters (value - $2.00), intentional
Westfall Hall – Damage to poster and the wall that the poster was attached
to (total value - $51.00), intentional
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Evacuation Procedures
The procedure for Aspen Hall, Durward Hall, Engineering, Honors,
International House, Lory Apartments North, Lory Apartments South and
Westfall is full evacuation for any alarm in the buildings. Everyone will be
evacuated upon the sounding of any alarm in the buildings.
The procedure for Allison Hall, Braiden Hall, Corbett Hall, Edwards
Hall, Ingersoll Hall, Newsom Hall, Parmelee Hall and Summit Hall is
evacuation by individual wing. The wing in which an alarm is sounding
will be evacuated immediately.
2008 Residence Halls Fire Statistics/Fire Safety Systems
CSU Residence Halls
Fires
Injuries
Fire
Drills
Fire
Fire
Smoke
Alarm Sprinkler Detection
Fire
Evacuation
Extinguishers Maps
Allison Hall
2
0
2
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
Yes
Aspen Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
No
Braiden Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Corbett Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Durward Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Partial
Throughout
Yes
Edwards Hall
1
0
2
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Engineering
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Honors
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Ingersoll Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
International House
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
No
Lory Apartments
North
0
0
2
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
No
Lory Apartments
South
0
0
2
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
No
Newsom Hall
0
0
2
Yes
No
Full
Throughout
Yes
Parmelee Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Summit Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Westfall Hall
0
0
2
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Partial is defined as having the systems in the individual rooms only.
Full is defined as having the systems in both the common areas and the individual rooms.
Property Damage from Fires
Allison Hall – 1 poster on a board and a bench from a burning diary
outside of the building
Edwards Hall – A bank statement burned by a student in the parking lot
University Village – Burned mattress outside of the building
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Motorcycle officer patrols campus
Planning a Safe Environment
Colorado State considers security an important consideration in
planning, maintaining, designing, and remodeling facilities on campus.
Exterior lighting is an important part of the University’s commitment to
campus safety.
On a regular basis, problems with exterior lighting are reported by the
CSU Police to Facilities Services repair crews. Once a year, a comprehensive
survey of all exterior lighting, facility safety, and security is conducted
by the CSU Police and Facilities Services. People are encouraged to call
the CSU Police when they see a light out or any safety or security-related
hazard. Light posts have numbers on them that help repair people find
them. If possible, provide the number when reporting a light out. If you
notice other safety concerns, please report them as well.
Facilities Services reports problems with door and security hardware
daily. CSU Police officers also report defective locking mechanisms to
Facilities Services as soon as they are discovered. Shrubbery, trees, and
other vegetation on campus are trimmed on a regular basis. Fencing,
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roadway, and sidewalk repairs are reviewed and completed at least
annually.
The CSU Public Safety Team (PST) coordinates and facilitates effective
campus disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery activities
to minimize the impacts of emergencies on the campus community
facilities and environment. Written plans are in place and exercises are
regularly held to keep our staff and faculty prepared to handle major
events. This team, made up of members from several campus departments,
also coordinates efforts under Homeland Security for the University.
Residence Hall Security
Three layers of security exist in the residence halls:
• The lobby area is staffed 24 hours a day.
• Lobbies and common areas are open during dining center hours
and then accessible only by residents of the building after hours via
keycard access.
• Floors and rooms are only accessible by residents with keycard access.
All common bathrooms on the floors are also secured.
Residents are asked not to allow strangers access to the building, either
by propping doors, lending keys, or opening doors for anyone waiting
outside the building. Visitors and delivery people may use a house phone
located outside the main entrance to contact the appropriate host to gain
access, once all entries to the building are locked.
All residence hall staff are trained on emergency response and have
knowledge of evacuation and safety protocol in the event of an emergency.
In the event of an emergency, all lobby doors and common areas can be
locked down to permit access to residents of the building only. The option
of locking buildings down entirely to prevent any access into the building
is also available.
The CSU Police Department has partnered with Housing and Dining
Services to develop a Community-Oriented Policing Program recently.
The goal of this program is to place full-time, certified police officers
in residence halls regularly to enhance relationships with students and
increase security and safety awareness among students and in their places
of residence.
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Sorority/Fraternity Security
Since Greek houses are located off campus, they are under the
jurisdiction of Fort Collins Police Services. However, security in sorority
and fraternity houses is managed by a variety of corporations. Students
and parents who want the name of the management corporation for a
particular house should call the Office of Greek Life at (970) 491-0966.
As a result of an interagency agreement between the Fort Collins
Police Services and the CSU Police, CSU Police receive reports of crimes
that occur in fraternities and sororities that are recognized as student
organizations by Colorado State University. CSU Police share these reports
with the Division of Student Affairs and other appropriate offices.
To find out about crime on campus, review:
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The Fort Collins Coloradoan, the community newspaper
The Rocky Mountain Collegian, the student newspaper
Today @ Colorado State, the online faculty and staff newspaper
KCSU and other local radio broadcasts
Special alerts and activity reports circulated about the
University
• Crime bulletins describing specific crimes or perpetrators
To obtain information about registered sex offenders:
Information about sex offenders currently registered at the
University is available at the CSUPD Records Section during normal
business hours. Information about offenders registered at Fort
Collins Police Services or the Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office are
available at those agencies.
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Missing Student Policy and
Official Notification Procedures
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008,
CSU has enacted a Missing Student Notification Policy and Official
Notification Procedures that applies to Resident Students (CSU
students who reside in campus housing). If a member of the
University community has reason to believe a Resident Student
is missing, he or she should immediately notify the CSU Police
Department, 970-491-6425. When a Resident Student is reported
missing, CSUPD will initiate an investigation to determine the
validity of the report and determine if the Resident Student is
missing.
Resident students may designate a confidential contact person
to be notified no later than 24 hours after being determined to
be missing. If no confidential contact is registered, the Resident
Student’s designated emergency contact person(s) will be contacted.
If an unemancipated student under 18 years of age is
determined missing, the student’s custodial parent or guardian will
be notified within 24 hours, in addition to the confidential contact
person.
If Resident Students of any age are determined to be missing
for more than 24 hours, Official Notification Procedures will be
followed.
To view the full text of the Missing Student Notification Policy
and Official Notification Procedures, official notification card and
contact card forms, go to: http://policies.colostate.edu/PolicySearch.
aspx, or contact the Housing & Dining Services, Residence Life
office at 970-491-4719.
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Emergency Response and
Evacuation Procedures
Colorado State University conducts several emergency response
exercises each year, such as table top exercises, field exercises, and tests of
the emergency notification systems on campus. These tests are designed
to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of Colorado
State University. The university tests its notification systems at a minimum
of once per semester. The testing of the notification systems helps the
university as a whole to be prepared for emergency and/or dangerous
situations. Upon the confirmation of an emergency or dangerous situation
involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of the university
community, the university will immediately activate the notification
systems unless the notification will compromise efforts to assist victims or
to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
Upon a significant emergency that requires notification to the campus
community, members of the CSU Public Safety Team will be notified of
the emergency. At least two of the CSU PST members will consult with
each other and determine if a notification is needed and what the message
should contain. The members will then initiate the notification systems
and disseminate the information to the campus community immediately.
Colorado State University Police Department and Public Safety
Team have received training in Incident Command and responding to
critical incidents on campus. When a serious incident occurs that causes
an immediate threat to the campus, the CSUPD are usually the first
responders to the incident. Depending on the nature of the incident, the
CSUPD could be accompanied by Fort Collins Police Services, Larimer
County Sheriff ’s Office, Poudre Fire Authority and/or Poudre Valley
Hospital Emergency Medical Services. Along with the aforementioned
agencies, the CSUPD could be accompanied by campus entities such
as Environmental Health Services as well as federal agencies. CSU and
CSUPD meet or communicate regularly with these agencies, which have
allowed us to have a great working relationship and to help each other
when responding to emergencies.
Evacuation drills are coordinated by Residence Life each semester for
all residential facilities on the campus of Colorado State University. These
drills are completed with collaboration with the CSUPD and Poudre Fire
Authority. Each residence hall conducts a minimum of two (2) drills per
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year with some conducting as many as four (4) a year. The purpose of the
drills is to prepare the building occupants for an organized evacuation
in case of a fire or other emergency. During the drills, students learn
the locations of the emergency exits in the buildings and are provided
guidance about the direction to travel when exiting the building.
Timely Warning and Immediate Notification
The CSU Public Safety Team will determine if an ongoing or
continuing threat is a serious situation on or off campus. If so, a
campus-wide “timely warning” may be issued through the Colorado
State University (CSU) e-mail system or other notification methods.
The warning may also be posted on the CSU Police Department police.
colostate.edu and CSU Department of Public Safety publicsafety.colostate.
edu websites.
Depending on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in
situations that pose an immediate or on-going threat to the community
and individuals, a copy of the notice may be posted in each residence hall
and other CSU building locations.
Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report
the circumstances to the CSU Police Department by phone at 970-4916425 or in person at the CSU Police Department in Green Hall.
CSU Emergency Notification
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Rave Alert – text messages to cell phones
Everbridge – phone calls to specific land-based phones
CSU Emergency Telephone Network – conference calls on campus
Email – notification via the Internet
Emergency Broadcast System – interrupts cable and broadcast stations
with message.
• CSU website – updated with emergency information
• Thor – Lightening strike warning system covers a two mile radius
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If You Think Someone Has Stolen
Your Identity or Personal
Information
➤ ACT – Report the identity theft to your local police department.
• Many financial institutions will want a copy of the report
before they will cooperate with the you.
➤ Unlike your fingerprints, which are unique to you and
cannot be given to someone else for their use, your personal
data can. You should guard your:
• Social Security number
• bank account
• credit card number
• telephone calling card number
• and other valuable identifying data
➤ Protect Yourself
• Create a need-to-know approach to your personal
information.
– Banks need to know what?
– Credit card companies need to know what?
• Calls from strangers – Ask to have any prizes, credit card offers,
etc., sent in writing. Otherwise hang up.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau at
www.bbb.com/
➤ What to do
1. Call toll-free at 1-877-ID THEFT (877-438-4338)
2. By mail to Consumer Response Center, FTC,
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580
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Bicycle and Traffic Safety
Colorado State University bicycle regulations can be found at:
police.colostate.edu; click on the “Campus Bicycle Regulations” link.
Bicyclists are expected to obey traffic laws the same as any other
vehicle being driven. Bicycle rules and regulations are established by the
City of Fort Collins and the University Bicycle Education and Enforcement
Program. Some safety tips for riding your bicycle include:
• ALWAYS wear a helmet.
• Use a light at night.
• Bicyclists must use bicycle paths
and lanes where provided.
• NEVER ride through
crosswalks; drivers may not see
you coming.
• Yield to pedestrians on
sidewalks; they have the first
“right-of-way.”
• Practice COURTESY while
riding and enjoy riding safely.
• Register your bike with the CSU
Police Department.
CSOs handling bicycle violation
Drivers must obey all Colorado
and Fort Collins laws and ordinances and University TEEP (Traffic
Education and Enforcement Program) regulations, which are enforced civilly
here at CSU. TEEP violations do not effect points on the driver’s license.
It is NEVER a good idea to use a cell phone while driving, riding a
bike, or walking in the traffic pattern or roadway. Dividing your attention
could get you and/or someone else hurt, especially if someone else is doing
the same and is distracted at the same time!
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Crime Prevention Programs
• Residence hall security – Every evening during the academic year, CSU
Police officers patrol residence halls on foot.
• Electronic alarm systems – The CSU Police monitor intrusion, fire,
environmental, and general emergency alarms throughout campus.
• Security surveys – CSU Police will evaluate on campus buildings and
provide detailed suggestions for improving security. Officers also
report exterior hazards such as defective locking mechanisms, nonfunctioning streetlights, overgrown bushes, and street damage to
Facilities Services repair crews.
• Personal Property Inventory – All students are encouraged to record
serial numbers found on electronic equipment and mark other
valuables for identification purposes.
• Bicycle Education and Enforcement Program (BEEP) – Bicycle
registration deters theft and helps in recovery. This program tracks
all bicycles registered with the University, maintains signs and bicycle
racks, and oversees bicycle safety regulations.
• Safe Walk Program – Since the inception of the Community Service
Officer Safe Walk Program in January 1993, they’ve provided “walkalongs” for thousands of students, staff, and faculty ((970) 491-1155).
• Presentations – Many of the officers within the CSU Police Department
have special areas of expertise and can be scheduled to present to
groups and organizations on campus as staffing allows. Some of the
ongoing programs include: Campus Security Procedures and Practices,
Personal Safety, Crime Prevention, Sexual Assault Prevention, Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, and
Computer Crimes.
Visit the CSU Police Department website
to learn more about:
• Campus Safety Information
• Campus Bicycling Regulations
• Campus Parking Regulations
• CSU Acronyms Used
• Employment Opportunities
• Authority/Jurisdiction
• Department Organization
• Campus SafeWalk Program
• Report a Crime On-Line
• CampusWatch Tip Form
and more – police.colostate.edu
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Remember ... in emergencies
dial 911.
The campus environment continually improves through efforts to limit access to
residence halls and academic buildings; through environmental design – better
lighting, landscaping, and physical security in our facilities – and through the
endeavors of the CSU Police Department, which devotes tremendous effort
towards preventing crime.
Honest Facts About Sexual Assault
Women’s Programs, (970) 491-6384, www.wps.colostate.edu
Victim Assistance Team, (970) 491-7111
CSU Health Network, (970) 491-7121, www.health.colostate.edu
The majority of sexual assaults that occur in the campus community
are committed by people known by their victims, such as casual
acquaintances through academic, living, work, social, or recreational
interactions, including dating.
Often, these types of assaults are not reported to the police, because
people do not think that, when a friend or acquaintance subjects them to
unwanted sexual intercourse or contact, this is sexual assault. They may
come away thinking, “That was an awful experience. I felt helpless. I feel
so angry about it!” but not think of calling the police or available victim
services. Also, some victims deny their own victimization as a means of
coping with their pain.
The fact is that these types of sexual assaults are more common than
what are known as “stranger rapes.” Assailants are able to victimize people
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by exploiting their trust. They rely on the fact that you trust that you can
be alone with them.
It is impossible for anyone to predict that a sexual assault will occur.
You can be alert for unhealthy dynamics in relationships. Avoid people
who don’t allow you to make decisions for yourself – who make you feel
you “owe them” something.
Because of the frequency of acquaintance sexual assaults in campus
communities, it is best to be very explicit with dates about how intimate
you expect the relationship to be. Don’t assume that a person knows that
you are comfortable with “going so far.” Unfortunately, some people believe
that consent to any level of intimacy implies consent to sexual intercourse.
This is not true – anyone can say “no” or “stop” at any time. Often,
assailants target victims who have been using drugs or intoxicants because
of their increased vulnerability. In Colorado, it is a criminal offense to have
sexual contact or intercourse with someone who has been using drugs
or other intoxicants to the extent that they are unable to indicate their
consent or lack of consent. Assailants are no less guilty because they or a
victim has been drinking.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of drugs that
impair someone’s ability to know what is going on and to subsequently
make them more vulnerable to sexual assault. Drugs like GHB or
Rohypnol (“roofies”) can be secretly slipped into a beverage (nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks alike). The drug has no smell or taste and
generally no color. These drugs can be present at bars and clubs, but also
at parties and intimate gatherings. The reality is that “date rape drugs” can
be slipped into your drink at any social setting. Victims of sexual assault
are not at fault for what has been done to them, whether drugs were used
or not. The perpetrators of this crime are fully responsible for their illegal
behavior. There are some things that can be done, however, to reduce
the chance that you will unknowingly consume a substance like GHB,
Rohypnol, or Ketamine:
For information on “date rape drugs” like GHB, Rohypnol, or Ketamine, contact 491-1702,
Center for Drug and Alcohol Education, or 491-6384, Women’s Programs and Studies.
Advocates receive special training in the physical, psychological, and legal ramifications
of sexual assault. Advocates are bound by state statute to maintain strict confidentiality.
Information gained as part of victim advocacy must be treated confidentially and cannot be
released without the victim’s permission. Advocates will provide information about options
related to crime reporting, but the final decision is up to the individual victim.
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How to reduce your risk:
• Always keep your beverage in sight. Don’t leave it while dancing
or going elsewhere.
• At a bar or club, accept drinks only from the bartender or server.
• Avoid group drinks, punch bowls, or drinks being passed around.
• Open your own containers.
If you experience the following symptoms, tell someone immediately
or go to the hospital (or CSU Health Network if during business
hours):
• Dizziness, vomiting, extreme drowsiness, time that can’t be
accounted for and can’t be attributed to anything else, or any
other unexplained symptoms.
• Try to retain a sample of the beverage.
To Report a Sexual Assault
To report a sexual assault, students should go to a safe location and call:
• CSU Police at 911
• Colorado State University Victim Assistance Team (VAT) at Campus
Emergency, 491-7111
* These offices will educate victims about the option of reporting to the
police and let them know it is their choice whether or not to do so. If
victims choose to report, the offices will support this decision and will
offer assistance in notifying the police.
It is important that victims try to preserve evidence that may be necessary to prove
criminal sexual assault. If victims confide in a friend about the assault, that friend
can help the victim remember these guidelines:
• Do not remove clothing, especially underclothes, worn during or
following the assault, as these frequently contain valuable fiber, hair,
and fluid evidence.
• Don’t bathe, douche, wash hands, clean fingernails, launder sheets,
wash car upholstery, or rearrange furnishings or personal effects.
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Victims can protect their option of pressing criminal charges at a
later date by going to the Women’s Clinic at CSU Health Network or, after
hours, to the local hospital emergency room. Ask for an exam and for
evidence of the sexual assault to be collected and sealed.
For counseling, mental health, or student services, victims may contact:
• Colorado State University Office of Women’s Programs and Studies
Victim Advocates, 491-6384
• Victim/Witness Assistance Unit, Larimer County District Attorney’s
Office, 498-7235
• CSU Health Network Counseling Services, 491-7121
• Counseling Center, 491-6053
Primarily, Support and Services for Victims of Sexual Assault are
provided on campus by the Colorado State University Victim Assistance
Team (VAT). The Office of Women’s Programs and Studies trains and
oversees the VAT.
The primary purpose of
the VAT is to provide support
for members of the campus
community who have experienced
sexual assault. Advocates
receive special training in the
physical, psychological, and legal
ramifications of sexual assault.
Advocates receive special
training in the physical,
psychological, and legal
ramifications of sexual assault.
Advocates are bound by state
statute to maintain strict
confidentiality. Information
gained as part of victim
advocacy must be treated
confidentially and cannot be
released without the victim’s
permission. Advocates will
provide information about
options related to crime
reporting, but the final decision
is up to the individual victim.
The VAT has team members on
call 24 hours a day, every day of the
year. An advocate may be requested
by calling Campus Emergency, 4917111. This contact does not oblige
the caller to make a police report.
The dispatcher will request the
caller’s name and phone number
and have an advocate get in touch
with that individual. The CSU
Police will honor caller requests
for anonymity. General information regarding the VAT can be obtained by
calling the Office of Women’s Programs and Studies at 491-6384.
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VAT advocates work closely with victims and campus and community
law enforcement agencies. This includes assisting victims of sexual assault
in reporting these crimes to the police if they choose to do so. In addition,
advocates are informed on medical, law enforcement, legal procedures, and
campus disciplinary options and can provide other referral sources to help
ensure sexual assault victims receive the services they want and/or need,
such as counseling.
The possible sanctions for students who commit sexual assault,
acquaintance sexual assault, or other forcible or non-forcible sex offenses,
following an on-campus disciplinary procedure, are detailed in the
Colorado State University Student Conduct Code. A copy of this policy is
available in the Vice President for Student Affairs office, Conflict Resolution
and Student Conduct Services office, the Housing office, the information
desk of the Lory Student Center, or on the Web at www.studentaffairs.
colostate.edu/resources/students/policies.asp. Typical sanctions include
disciplinary probation, suspension, dismissal, and expulsion.
The procedures for on-campus disciplinary action in cases of alleged
sexual assault are described under the heading, “Administrative Hearing
Procedure” in the Student Conduct Code. When the alleged perpetrator
in a sexual assault is a student, the student may be referred through the
Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services.
During a campus disciplinary proceeding, both victims and students
accused of sexual assault are entitled to:
• have an adviser or support person present and
• be notified of the outcome of the proceeding.
Victims of alleged assaults can request changes in academic or living
situations. Such requests will be accommodated when possible. The
Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services Office will inform
students of their options and available on-campus assistance in these
situations.
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Sexual Assault Programs Available Through the Office
of Women’s Programs
Advocacy programs:
Victim Assistance Team – 24-hour hotline for survivors of sexual
assault and those close to them (will also provide accompaniment to police
or hospital).
Office of Women’s Programs advocacy – Ongoing advocacy for
survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. We
provide support around legal, medical, emotional, academic and campus
disciplinary options and concerns (will provide accompaniment to on
campus or off campus services).
Prevention programs:
Sexual assault education programs – Provide programs for the
campus community educating around sexual assault, consent, and
supporting survivors (Women’s Programs report they conducted 116
sessions for 2009 with an attendance of 7400 people).
Student Alliance for Gender Education – Students who are trained to
provide sexual assault education programs to their peers (course offerred
every spring semester).
Sexual Harassment
Any member of the University community who believes that he or she
has been subjected to sexual harassment shall contact the Office of Equal
Opportunity to request advice and information about possible ways to
proceed and to put the University on notice. Such discussion will be kept
confidential to the full extent permitted by law. Complainants are advised
that there are some instances in which the University has a responsibility
to act even if the Complainant requests that no action be taken as, for
example, where other members of the University community may be at
risk. In those cases, the University may investigate and take action on the
basis of facts it discovers.
Information related to registered sex offenders who have provided
registration information to the CSU Police is available at the Records Desk
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of the CSU Police Department during normal business hours. Information
related to sex offenders registered in Fort Collins or Larimer County is
available from the Fort Collins Police Services or the Larimer County
Sheriff ’s Office. Additionally, the Colorado Sex Offender Registry is
available on the Web at sor.state.co.us.
Domestic Violence
Sadly, violence is a “modern reality” to which students in academic
settings are not immune. In Colorado, two people involved in an intimate
relationship (e.g., married, boyfriend and girlfriend, intimate partner,
etc.), where an argument results in injury, crime, or damage to property,
or where violation of a valid restraining order is evident, are in a situation
where an arrest is mandated; officers have no discretion. Often, police
receive calls from the victims, from friends, or from concerned neighbors
who hear the noise of an argument or fight. When probable cause exists
and officers believe that a crime occurred during a domestic situation, an
arrest(s) will be made.
Stalking
Stalking, which is a crime in the state of Colorado, is on the rise in
many academic settings. It is generally defined from a legal standpoint
as “willful, malicious, and repeated following and harassment combined
with a credible threat intended to cause victims to be in fear for their
safety.” Phases of stalking can include a number of behaviors. They range
from mental obsession or preoccupation with a person; to gathering
information about that person from their mail (print or electronic), trash,
or friends, and family; to harassing the victim via phone or Internet or by
following or pursuing the victim either from a distance or up close.
If you believe you are being stalked, let someone know. Document all
activities related to the person who you believe may be stalking you and
report the incident to the police. Don’t discount the situation and ignore
the “red flags.” Trust your judgment. If a situation doesn’t feel right, ask for
help!
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Dater’s Bill of Rights
I have the right to refuse to date without
feeling guilty.
I can ask for a date without feeling rejected or
inadequate if the answer is no.
I may choose not to act seductively.
If I don’t want physical closeness, I have the
right to say no.
I have the right to be myself without changing
to suit others.
I have the right to change a relationship when
my feelings change. I can say, “We used to be
close, but I want something else now.”
If I am told a relationship is changing, I have
the right not to blame or change myself to
keep it going.
I have the right to an equal relationship.
I have the right not to dominate or to be
dominated.
I have the right to act one way with one person
and a different way with someone else.
I have the right to change my goals whenever
I want to.
Reprinted with Permission: Kenney, Susan J., “Date Rape:
An Alarming Problem,” The Adelphean of Alpha Delta Pi,
Fall 1987.
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Victims’ Rights
The University is committed to providing appropriate support and
referrals to persons who have been the victims of any crime or violation of
University policy. Persons who have been victimized by a Colorado State
University student may choose to report the incident to the CSU Police or
to the Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services Office to initiate
criminal and/or disciplinary action. Victims also have the option to receive
personal support from appropriate University resources.
When dealing with University agencies, the victim can expect:
• to be treated with respect;
• to have confidentiality maintained (within the bounds of the law and
University policy);
• to have University or criminal proceedings fully explained;
• to receive assistance in relocation within or to campus housing if
desired;
• to receive referral information for support services;
• at the victim’s request, to receive University cooperation in using
University procedures to deter harassment or retribution.
If University disciplinary action is initiated, the victim can expect:
• to be notified of scheduled disciplinary proceedings;
• to be apprised of potential hearing outcomes;
• to attend the disciplinary hearing, as a witness, if requested by the
accused, hearing officer, or panel or if the victims desires to do so;
• to be accompanied by an adviser or support person at the hearing;
• to provide a victim impact statement for consideration by the Hearing
Officer or panel;
• to be informed of the general outcome of the hearing;
• at the victim’s request, to be informed (to the extent permitted by
law) of the impending return of the perpetrator to campus, if the
conditions of the suspension or dismissal were met prior to the
victim’s departure from campus.
Brochures detailing victim’s rights in crimes, published by
the Larimer County District Attorney, are available at all local law
enforcement agencies.
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What Do Crime Statistics
Tell Us About a University?
A lot and, sometimes, not enough. On one hand, crime statistics tell
us what has been reported to officials. On the other hand, it may or may
not be representative of what is actually occurring. Crime, and specifically
violent crime, is said to occur on most campuses in the United States.
Colorado State University has been committed for decades to the safety,
protection, education, and awareness of its students, faculty, staff, and
community. Long before it was required by law, and certainly before it was
popular to do so, Colorado State made crime statistics available through
this publication and other campus and community media. In doing so,
the University community has become aware of safety concerns and
what is happening around them. In addition, Colorado State has made a
commitment to offer and provide victims of crime with the best possible
care and services.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has noted that colleges and
universities that have comprehensive resources and services experience an
increase in crime reporting. The resources and services at Colorado State
University include the CSU Police Department, the Sexual Assault Victim
Assistance Team, and CSU Health Network. These programs provide
support and safe environments that encourages the reporting of crimes by
students. Victims receiving counseling will be informed of any procedures
to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the
annual disclosure of crime statistics. CSU Police will investigate anonymous
and/or confidential reports of crimes and can provide options for pursuing
criminal, civil charges, or University discipline against the assailant.
The following pages contain disciplinary and crime statistics for
Colorado State University. The Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct
Summary Report is a compilation of the total number of disciplinary
referrals the office sees that may have resulted in arrests, as well as referrals
to university disciplinary administrators in the categories of (a) weapons
possession, (b) violations of drug law, and (c) violations of alcohol/liquor
law. The arrests made by CSU Police for Weapons violations, Alcohol
citations, and Drug use violations are reflected in the crime statistics on
page 46.
The numbers published are compiled from reports made to “Campus
Security Authorities” including CSU Health Network, Human Resources,
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Victim’s Assistance Team, Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct
Services, Athletics, CSU Police Department, Fort Collins Police Services,
and the Larimer County Sheriff ’s Department.
Crime and violent crime is a national problem. Statistics are often
misunderstood. Please take the time to consider crime information and
related statistics carefully.
Statistics for adjacent law enforcement jurisdictions, Fort Collins
Police Services, and Larimer County Sheriff ’s Department, can be found
in the most recent edition of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform
Crime Reports at your public library, or by request to
those agencies.
The information included in this report is being provided
in compliance with the Student Right to Know and Campus
Security Act of 1990, the Drug-Free Work Place Act, the
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, and the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998. This publication is
intended to provide a general description of campus security
arrangements and not to serve as a contractual agreement
between the University and the recipient. Security procedures
are subject to change without notice.
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Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct
Summary Reports
Due to Cleary Reporting changes, the 2009 statistics for Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct can be located
under Police Crime Statistics.
2007
A. TOTAL NUMBER OF HEARINGS
B. TOTAL NUMBER OF APPEALS
C. TYPE OF INFRACTIONS
1. Academic Dishonesty (Total)
- academic dishonesty
- cheating
- plagiarism
- unauthorized possession of academic material
- falsifying acts of dishonesty
2. Providing False Information to the University
3. Forgery/Misuse of Document
4. Disruption University Activities
- disrupting administrative/disciplinary activity
- disruption of educational interaction
5. Interfere w/ Speech/Movement
6. Abusive Conduct (Total)
- miscellaneous abusive conduct
- physical abuse
- verbal abuse
- threats
- intimidation
- stalking
- coercion
- endangering one’s self
7. Harassment (Total)
- miscellaneous harassment
- based on gender
- based on sexual orientation
- based on race
- based on religion
8. Sexual Misconduct (Total)
- miscellaneous sexual misconduct
- penetration without consent
- obscene or lewd behavior
- posting of photos
- observing without consent
- posting pornography in public venues
9.Rioting
10. Failure to Comply (Total)
- failure to comply with staff (general)
- resisting/endangering police
11. Theft/Damage (Total)
- actual or attempted theft
- criminal mischief
- unauthorized entry or use of University property
- unauthorized entry or use of University keys/access device
12.Weapons
1471
22
N
61
38
15
5
2
1
51
6
17
12
5
0
399
109
42
26
18
10
3
1
190
57
51
3
2
1
0
17
4
4
8
1
0
0
0
218
128
90
163
50
79
31
3
16
2007
2008
%
1%
1674
2818
N
69
65
%
2%
2
2
1%
0%
0%
57
6
36
2%
0%
1%
0%
10%
0
228
91
47
27
7
5
1
1
49
64
52
6
4
2
0%
8%
19
3
2
12
0%
1%
0%
0%
5%
4%
0%
1
1
0
181
101
80
118
30
63
25
7
2%
0%
7%
4%
0%
13. Violation of Rules (Total)
- miscellaneous violations
- residence hall contract
- athletic events
14. Soliciting
15. Violation of Laws
16. Alcohol Violations (Total)
- miscellaneous violations
- manufacturing/distributing of alcohol
- underage possession
- public intoxication
17. Drug Violations (Total)
- use/possession of marijuana
- use/possession of illegal drugs
- manufacturing illegal drugs
- use/possession of prescription medications
- use/possession of drug paraphernalia
18. Misuse of Computer violations
19. Failure to obey (Total)
- notice to appear at an administrative/disciplinary
- abuse of the conduct system
- fail to comply with disciplinary sanctions
20. Aiding/Abetting
D. LEVEL OF DISCIPLINE
Warning
General Discipline Problem
Disciplinary Probation/Loss of Good Standing
Deferred Suspension
Disciplinary Suspension
Expulsion
E.LOCATION
Allison Hall
Braiden Hall
Corbett Hall
Durward Hall
Edwards Hall
Hughes Stadium
Ingersoll Hall
New Hall
Newsom Hall
Off Campus
On Campus
Outside of Fort Collins
Parmelee Hall
Summit Hall
University Village
Westfall Hall
1368
385
849
134
7
409
1360
445
20
853
42
278
193
22
2
4
57
13
43
1
2
40
23
2008
30%
0%
1%
715
94
544
77
1
325
684
68
5
521
90
252
134
6
8
5
99
27
11
0%
1
10
7
0%
10%
30%
7%
720
706
126
33
12
1
911
858
110
49
22
1
20
66
145
116
90
68
20
14
38
440
821
54
84
47
7
86
50
25
63
49
54
57
13
25
26
208
443
38
47
21
3
72
30%
0%
10%
30%
7%
0%
1%
0%
*For 2007, we subtracted CSUPD tickets. This number reflects other agency charges (FCPS, LCSO, etc). Beginning in 2007
numbers were compiled by calendar year. This method will be continued in future editions.
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Police Crime Statistics
CSU On-Campus
Property
CSU Residence
Halls Only
2007
0
0
2008
0
0
2009
0
0
Forcible Sex Offenses
1st & 2nd Degree Sexual Assault
3rd Degree Sexual Assault
3
1
1
1
3
1
3
0
Non-Forcible Sex Offenses
Other Non-Forcible Sex Offenses
0
0
0
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Arson
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Hate Crimes
2
1
3
14
7
1
0
4
5
12
2
1
Arrest Information
Arrests for Liquor Law Violations
Alcohol Disciplinary Referrals
DUI Arrests
Arrests for Drug Law Violations
Drug Disciplinary Referrals
Arrests for Weapons Possession
Weapons disciplinary referrals
94
91
21
43
28
2
0
Murder, Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
2007 2008
0
0
0
0
CSU Non-Campus
Property
CSU Fraternities/
Sororities
2009
0
0
2007
0
0
2008
0
0
2009
0
0
1
1
3
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
14
14
7
2
0
0
1
6
0
1
0
2
3
4
0
1
0
2
6
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
6
3
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
5
1
0
0
2
0
*0
5
0
1
4
0
*0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
57
127
^92
191
17
47
24
23
57 ^110
1
0
^0
0
51
51
NA
22
18
1
0
55
169
NA
16
50
0
0
30
^82
NA
16
^92
1
^0
0
0
0
0
NA
0
0
0
0
0
0
NA
0
0
12
^8
0
0
^1
0
^0
0
NA
NA
0
NA
2
NA
3
NA
NA
0
NA
0
NA
0
^0
NA
0
^0
0
^0
20
NA
36
11
NA
1
NA
22
8
26
2
NA
1
NA
9
^8
24
2
^1
0
^0
The numbers shown occurring in CSU Residence Halls are the portion broken out from the total
which occurred on the CSU Campus.
Forcible sex offenses include:
1st & 2nd Degree Sexual Assault – The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against a
person’s will or where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
2007 2008
0
0
0
0
Public Property
2009
0
0
2007 2008
0
0
0
0
Other CSU Non-Campus Property includes:
ARDEC
Environmental Learning Center
Pingree Park
Energy Conversion Plant CSU
Foothills Campus (beginning 2009)
Hughes Stadium (beginning 2009)
Colorado Visitor Center
CSU Extension offices statewide
3rd Degree Sexual Assault – The touching of private body parts of another person for the purpose
of sexual gratification, forcibly or against that person’s will or where the victim is incapable of giving
consent.
Hate Crime Information
Non-Forcible Sex Offenses include:
2008 On-Campus (residence hall) Hate Crime involved Anti-Gay Harassment.
Other Non-Forcible Sex Offenses – Incest and Statutory Rape.
2007 On-Campus Hate Crime was Anti-Religious and involved Simple Assault.
The following three types of incidents must be reported if they result in an arrest:
Liquor Law Violations, Drug Law Violations, and Illegal Weapons Possession.
Above three categories include CSUPD plus:
Fort Collins Police Services and Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.
2009
0
0
2009 On-Campus Hate Crimes were Anti-Hispanic and Anti-Gay Harassment respectively.
2008 Hate Crime for fraternity/sorority was an Aggravated Assault, Anti-Gay and Anti-Black.
* 2007/2008 Public Property Burglary numbers changed to reflect accurate reporting of
boundaries
^ Disciplinary referrals not criminally charged are totaled here for 2009. Previous years
have a total summarized in Student Conduct 2007/2008 Summary report.
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Colorado State University Thor Guard
Lightning Prediction System Procedures
At Colorado State University,
the University Safety Committee and
Environmental Health Services partnered
with five departments – Athletics, Campus
Recreation, Conference Services, Facilities
Services, and Health and Exercise Science –
to purchase the Thor Guard Lightning
Prediction and Warning System for a majority
of the Main Campus (Intramural Fields, Jack
Christensen Track, and the Ropes Course) as
well as Hughes Stadium.
While the system is not infallible, and
good judgment should still be followed,
the system will be an important tool for
enhancing safety of University sanctioned
activities involving students, employees, and
visitors. All of the partners are confident that
this system – if its warnings are responsibly
heeded – will substantially reduce the
chances of a lightning-related tragedy
occurring at these sites.
The sensor constantly monitors
atmospheric conditions within a 2-mile
radius of the sensor that can cause lightning
and sends a signal to the horn assemblies
when a danger threshold is passed. The
horn assemblies then sound a “red alert”
alarm – a strobe light on the assembly begins
intermittently flashing, and one 15-secondlong blast from the horns is sounded in all
directions that can be heard approximately
700 yards away – to warn people at the sites
to seek appropriate shelter for the duration
of the red alert period. All outdoor activities
must cease during red alert periods to protect
all users of these sites. Appropriate shelter
includes surrounding buildings, automobiles/
trucks, and, when one of those is not
available, dense woods or low-lying areas.
However, if the conditions appear unsafe
and a red alert alarm has not sounded, good
judgment should be your guide, and activities
should still cease despite the absence of a
Thor Guard warning.
When the danger has passed (a
minimum of 10 minutes after the original
alarm), it will send the all-clear signal to the
horn assemblies – the strobe light will stop
flashing, and three separate, 5-second-long
blasts from the horns will sound. After the allclear signal has sounded, it is safe, according
to the Thor Guard system, to resume outdoor
activities. However, good judgment should
still govern, and if the conditions do not
appear to be safe to resume activity, it is
best to wait until the weather circumstances
change regardless of an all-clear from Thor
Guard.
If you have any questions or would like
to learn more about the Thor Guard system
please send an e-mail to Ken.Quintana@
ColoState.Edu or call (970) 491-6121.
**Please note that the Thor Guard system’s
horns and strobe lights will be tested the
first Tuesday of every month at about 9 a.m.
Important Phone Numbers (970 Area Code)
CSU Police...........................................................491-6425....................... police.colostate.edu
County Court........................................................498-6100
Crisis Center.........................................................482-3502
Detention Center...................................................498-5200
District Attorney....................................................498-7200
District Court........................................................498-6100
Domestic Abuse Response Team/Crossroads.......482-3502
Fort Collins Police.................................................221-6540
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.............................498-5100
Municipal Court....................................................221-6800
Colorado State University Resources (970 Area Code)
Conflict Resolution and
Student Conduct Services................................491-7165 .....conflictresolution.colostate.edu
Counseling Center................................................491-6053....................... health.colostate.edu
Drug & Alcohol Education.....................................491-0262........... colostate.edu/Depts/CFDAE
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)...................491-5900........ ombudsandeap.colostate.edu
Environmental Health Services..............................491-6745...........................ehs.colostate.edu
Equal Opportunity, Office of..................................491-5836...........................oeo.colostate.edu
Greek Life Advisor................................................491-0966.............................. csugreeks.com
Health Services.....................................................491-7121....................... health.colostate.edu
Housing & Dining Services...................................491-6511....................housing.colostate.edu
Human Resource Services...................................491-5793........................... hrs.colostate.edu
Mental Health Counseling.....................................491-1702....................... health.colostate.edu
Parking Services...................................................491-7041.....................parking.colostate.edu
Provost Office.......................................................491-6614.....................provost.colostate.edu
Risk Management.................................................491-1432...........................ehs.colostate.edu
Safe Walk Program...............................................491-1155....................... police.colostate.edu
Student Legal Services.........................................491-1482............................sls.colostate.edu
University Counseling Center................................491-6053....................... health.colostate.edu
Victim Assistance.................................................491-7111..........................wps.colostate.edu
Women’s Program and Studies.............................491-6384..........................wps.colostate.edu
publicsafety.colostate.edu
police.colostate.edu